Medical device industry is disappointed with some of the points in the draft gazette notification of Medical Device rules
PavanChoudary, Director General, MTaI says, “We are disappointed that some points on which the Health Ministry had agreed to are not reflected in the draft rules. We are optimistic that continuing in the inclusive & consultative tone set by the ministry
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Govt’s latest set of medical devices rules fail to impress industry
Medical device makers, Indian and MNCs alike, oppose new device rules, citing short licence terms, compliance burden, and risks to Make in India.
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Medical devices regulation 2.0 draws industry's ire
Stricter import rules on device shelf life draw industry pushback, with firms calling draft rules restrictive, misaligned with global norms.
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Centre notifies new rules on medical device
The Union government has notified a set of new rules to regulate the medical device sector – worth thousands of crores and growing. For the first time, the rules will make a distinction between medical devices and drugs and pharmaceuticals, creating separate standards
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Latest draft of medical devices rules disappointing, says industry
The health ministry's medical devices rules still deviate from globally accepted practices, insisting on conditions like different labelling requirements and shorter expiry dates for the products, argue global medical device makers upset with the third draft of the
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Medical technology majors bat for ease of norms to import refurbished equipment
Multinational medtech firms seek eased rules for importing pre-owned equipment while manufacturing in India and supporting government initiatives.
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Refurbished equipment: convenient device or hazard?
The medical devices industry remains divided as the Centre moves to regulate imports of pre-owned products, beyond the spotlight on stent debates.
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Global Device-Makers Form India Group To Drive Growth
Modi govt prioritises medical devices under Make in India; MTaI says global firms, capital and technology are vital to unlock the sector’s potential.
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Bare-metal stents not inferior to costlier drug-eluting ones: Norwegian study
A Norwegian study of 9,000 patients found modern bare-metal stents match drug-eluting stents, as India tightens price controls on stents.
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